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Post-mortem examination results found that 23-year-old Brendan, of Glenfield, died as a result of head injuries and a murder investigation was subsequently launched.

Detective Chief Inspector Mick Graham, who is leading the investigation, said: “What we know at this stage is that Brendan was seen in Tournament Road, Glenfield, between 4.25pm and 5pm on Monday afternoon, before heading off towards a bus stop near to a supermarket in Dominion Road.

“Brendan, who had short blond hair was about 5ft 7ins tall, was last seen wearing grey canvas tracksuit bottoms and a navy blue Adidas tracksuit top. He was carrying a black Puma backpack.

“We are working to piece together Brendan’s movements on Monday evening and into the early hours of Tuesday morning, and want to hear from anyone who remembers seeing him, or a man matching his description.”

Abbey Park remains closed yesterday evening to enable forensic examinations and further searches of the area to be carried out. Detectives are also trawling CCTV and following a number of lines of enquiry as part of the investigation.

A 27-year-old man arrested yesterday in connection with the incident remains in custody where he is being questioned by detectives.

A police spokesman said: "If you have any information that could assist detectives call 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident 82 of 5 July."